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It is a mystery how this great theater of music remained undiscovered until 1990, but when it was found the scientists were amazed about the acoustics used. In the memory of this find, Bijapur celebrates "Navarasapur Utsav" every 5 years where renowned musicians from across India come to perform
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Saat Kabar (Literally meaning 60 graves) is believed to house the 63 graves of the wives of Afzal Khan, a general under Adil Shah II. According to legend, Khan had his wives murdered out of jealousy to prevent them from remarrying after he died in battle with Shivaji. The graves are arranged in a rectangular formation, with a mosque on the western side. To the west of the grave complex lies a small step well.
Ibrahim Rauza mausoleum is located outside the citadel walls but within the city limits. It houses the mausoleum of Ibrahim Adil Shah II. The complex is accessible via a gateway in the north. It houses the mausoleum on the east and a mosque on the west. Both the mosque and the mausoleum stand on an elevated platform with a water cistern in the middle. The mausoleum houses several graves. It was constructed in 1626.
Western Gateway. Totally encroached and not accessible.
Translated as the king of the field, this is a huge cannon made of "Panchaloha" or five metals. It weighs 55 tons. This cannon helped Bijapur to defeat mighty the Vijayanagar empire in the battle of Rakkasatangadi (Talikot) in 1565. Today, it stands atop a bastion on the western wall of Bijapur Fort. It is located just north of the Mecca gate.
A stepwell built by Ibrahim Adil Shah II in honour of his wife, Queen Taj Sultana, in the year 1620. The stepwell complex is approached through a large arched gateway. The complex also houses a hammam.
North-western Gate